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Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023
12/7/2023, 5:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 1943
Under the provisions of the bill, federal agencies responsible for the design and construction of federal buildings would be required to prioritize designs that reflect the dignity, enterprise, vigor, and stability of the American Republic. The bill also calls for the establishment of a new committee, the "President's Committee for the Re-Beautification of Federal Civic Architecture," which would be tasked with reviewing and approving designs for federal buildings.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the creation of a new grant program to support the renovation and restoration of existing federal buildings to bring them into compliance with the new design standards. The bill also encourages the use of American materials and craftsmanship in the construction and renovation of federal buildings. Overall, the Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023 aims to promote a more cohesive and aesthetically pleasing architectural landscape for federal buildings and public spaces, while also supporting American craftsmanship and traditional architectural styles.
Congressional Summary of S 1943
Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act of 2023
This bill establishes policy on the preferred architecture of federal public buildings. For example, the bill establishes that (1) traditional and classical architecture is the preferred style for federal public buildings, and (2) classical architecture is the default and preferred style for federal public buildings in the District of Columbia.
The bill also establishes a Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture to evaluate and advise the General Services Administration (GSA) on the design of new and existing federal public buildings. If GSA approves a design that diverges from preferred architecture, it must notify Congress and the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy.





